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Indonesia Removes Two Mixed Doubles Pairs From World Championships Amid Match-Fixing Inquiry

Indonesia's badminton federation has withdrawn two mixed doubles pairs from the upcoming World Championships in New Delhi, citing an ongoing match-fixing probe by the international governing body.

By Rajesh Kumar · 4 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Indonesian badminton pairs withdraw from World Championships as match-fixing investigation deepens

Indonesia's world No. 13 mixed doubles pair Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu have withdrawn from the World Championships, with another pair also pulling out. The Badminton World Federation is investigating alleged match-fixing involving several Indonesian players.

By Aisyah Razak · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min read